Figure Skating

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2019 State Games of America
Qualifying Event

Competition Format

Events will be grouped by test level as indicated. Event eligibility is based on test status as of Jan. 15, 2018 (entry deadline). Males and females will compete separately. However, if entries warrant and to give all athletes an opportunity to compete, male and female skaters may compete together in the same event. Levels with more than eight (8) entries may be divided by age. Competition will start with beginners and progress through each level with adults being the last group. Athletes may enter one level higher than the level for which they are otherwise qualified.

System of Judging: 6.0

Adult Skaters please indicate your freestyle level on the entry form.

Competition Announcement

Competition

Well Balanced Free Skate, Test Track Free Skate, Artistic, Spins, Jumps, and Compulsory/Short. Eligibility: This event is open to the residents of Iowa. Open to all skaters including United States Figure Skating (USFS) and Ice Skating Institute (ISI) skaters. Skaters from USFS and ISI shall have passed any one or all of the required tests, but not higher tests. Skaters holding memberships in both USFS and ISI must skate at highest level attained. For example, a USFS Preliminary / ISI Free Skate 6 skater must skate at the ISI level. Skaters may skate up one level above their test level, but not down a level. Level is determined as of the date of registration closing.

CHIEF REFEREE: Devon Beck

ACCOUNTANT: John Marasco

Rink Size: 200×100 OLY Rink

Rules

USFS rules will apply as this is a sanctioned event. Refer to the 2015-2016 rulebook for well balanced program events. Judging will be done by certified USFS judges for all events. Judging method: 6.0 judging system. The referee reserves the right to combine groups of similar ability, if entries warrant. Athletes are not required to be members of the USFS to participate in State Games, but must meet USFS eligibility requirements.

There are USFS rule changes effective February 1, 2017 for Intermediate Freeskate, Intermediate Short Program, and Intermediate Test Track events. These are all noted in the competition announcement above.

Awards sponsored by Grinnell Mutual

Medals will be presented to the top three athletes in each division and will be presented at the conclusion of each level.

T-shirts

Registration includes a cotton t-shirt. Pre-Registered athletes have the option to upgrade their cotton shirt to a dri-fit shirt for an additional $10.

Practice Ice

The Cedar Rapids Ice Arena (CRIA) will be offering practice sessions. Please call to reserve a time, 319.398.0100. Practice session times are subject to change if the competition needs to start earlier.

Figure Skating Events

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